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Accountant

St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738

Job Summary

The Accountant is responsible for timely, accurate, and complete financial data of all assigned parishes

Job Responsibilities

  • Reviews all bank deposit documentation presented by parish for accuracy and proper coding
  • Reviews all accounts payable presented by parish for proper coding
  • Reviews and reconciles tuition contracts and payments
  • Develops schedules for amortization and accrual as needed
  • Prepares and records general ledger journal entries
  • Reconciles and prepares supporting documentation monthly for all balance sheet accounts on assigned parishes 
  • Prepares monthly financial statements, including commentary, as prescribed
  • Works with parish staff or Finance Council to prepare and monitor parish budgets as prescribed
  • Working with Accounting Manager, may presents financial reports or narratives to pastors and parish finance councils as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Working knowledge of approved parish software
  • One or more years related experience in general ledger, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and cash receipts
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and government regulations
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from pastors, parish finance councils, and SAS Management
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages
  • Working knowledge of the Internet, e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Willingness to support the mission and structure of the Catholic Church
  • Willingness to work in a team environment
  • Willingness to participate in continuing education in accounting and computer skills                  
 This position reports directly to either a Manager or a Supervising Senior Accountant in a regional office.

At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.

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